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About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
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* As at 30 June 2026
About Man Central Trading
Man Central Trading is a global team of more than 50 traders, execution researchers and engineers operating across multiple offices. Our mission is to maximise the preservation of alpha throughout the investment process by delivering execution excellence and trading specialisation.
We combine deep market expertise, rigorous execution research and best-in-class technology to trade effectively across asset classes and market environments.
Man Central Trading is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence to trading and execution. The team operates at the intersection of high-touch and quant trading, combining traders’ market expertise with systematic research and AI-driven tools.
Our open, collaborative and fast-paced culture makes Man Central Trading an ideal place to learn and develop. The team offers a unique vantage point across Man Group, providing insight into a broad range of investment strategies and trading approaches.
Central Trading Internship
This 12-week internship offers the opportunity to work directly on the trading desk and gain first-hand exposure to the role of execution within the investment process.
The intern will work across a broad range of asset classes and trading styles. This will include exposure to discretionary trading and systematic trading across equities, credit, futures and other macro instruments.
Sitting at the intersection of high-touch and quant trading, the intern will help bridge the two approaches by contributing to the development and improvement of AI trading capabilities. They will work on projects exploring how artificial intelligence can improve trading decisions, execution processes and the desk’s overall trading capabilities.
The role will provide significant exposure to trading, market microstructure and Man Group’s investment engines, including Man AHL and Man Numeric within Man Systematic, as well as Man Discretionary.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside traders and quant traders on the Central Trading desk.
- Help develop and improve AI and quant-trading tools and workflows.
- Analyse market and proprietary trading data to identify execution improvements.
- Build an understanding of market microstructure across asset classes.
- Collaborate with Man Group’s systematic and discretionary investment teams.
- Communicate research findings and recommendations clearly.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are looking for candidates with a strong mathematical and analytical background who are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will be intellectually curious, able to learn and iterate quickly, and confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Candidates should be on track to achieve at least a 2:1 degree in a STEM-based or similarly quantitative subject.
Key Skills and Experience
- Strong background in mathematics, statistics and machine learning.
- Experience coding in Python.
- Ability to work and iterate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with multiple countparrties
- Interest in financial markets, quant trading and market microstructure.
- Interest in artificial intelligence, including experience with or an interest in LLM-based workflows.
- Entrepreneurial team player, able to challenge and discuss ideas constructively and contribute to the wider Central Trading team.
Please note that we are looking for penultimate year university students for this programme, and successful performance on the Internship Programme does not guarantee a confirmed place on a Graduate Programme.
Application Process
- Application Window: 28th September - 12th October
- Online Tests: October
- Technical Interviews: October/November
- Assessment Centre: November/December – Please note that candidates will be required to attend the assessment centre at our London Office.
Programme Dates: 21st June 2027 – 10th September 2027
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].
